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The Tangled Web of Pediatric Palliative Care Payment and Policy

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A complex web of state regulations and reimbursement systems can challenge pediatric palliative care access for seriously ill children and their families. Our health care system in the United States is really designed for adult illness care. There’s no consistency.”

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Palliative Care Startups Require Creativity, Flexibility

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Palliative care has been one of the largest growing segments of the health care industry in the last decade despite challenges such as staffing shortages, reimbursement headaches and misconceptions regarding this type of care. million people need palliative care.

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Provider Partnerships Driving Palliative Care Growth

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An increasingly diverse base of health care providers have taken an interest in the palliative care space, a trend that could be indicative of how strategic growth is taking shape in the field. As they build out their palliative care programs, many of these organizations are pursuing partnerships to foster coordination and growth.

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CMS Launches GUIDE Model Demonstration With Strong Showing From Hospice, Palliative Care Participants

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Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services’ (CMS) has launched the Guiding an Improved Dementia Experience (GUIDE) payment model with close to 400 participating organizations, including many palliative care providers. The model features reimbursement for care coordination and management, respite services and caregiver education and support.

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How Palliative Care Could Address Unmet Needs of Patients With Rare Diseases

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Palliative approaches can help address gaps of care among patients with a diverse range of rare chronic and serious illnesses. Although uncommon, the severity of symptoms and increased mortality risks associated with rare diseases is fueling greater demand for more specialized health care professionals.

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Hospices Facilities Launch, Renovate With Growth in Mind

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Dubbed Julia House, the facility will provide inpatient hospice and serve as an outpatient palliative care clinic. Julia Hospice & Palliative Care is holding a fundraising event on October 5 to garner support to refuel construction efforts. It will be the first hospice center in Erie County, Pennsylvania, the provider indicated.

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New Executives Tapped At Hospice Organizations Across Country

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NPHI is a national advocacy organization with more than 100 nonprofit advanced illness care providers, including those offering hospice and palliative care services. There he helped to develop standardized approaches to claims analytics, quality measurement and care coordination strategies aimed at improving cost-savings.

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